The Wild have traded defenseman Gustav Olofsson to Montreal in exchange for Will Bitten. Olofsson, taken 46th overall by the Wild in the 2013 draft, was projected as a reliable defenseman but he never actualized that potential as he fought through multiple injuries. Last year, the Wild signed both Olofsson and Mike Reilly to matching one way contracts to compete for a spot on the third pair, and now both defensemen have been traded to Montreal. The 23 year old Olofsson cleared waivers earlier today and will report to Montreal’s AHL affiliate the Laval Rocket.
Breaking News: Olofsson Traded to Montreal for Bitten
